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Complete Anodontia An 18-year-old woman presented with complete anodontia. She had the dentoalveolar development of a 6-year-old in an adult skeleton. The lack of dentoalveolar development resulted in inadequate anterior-posterior (AP) support for the upper and lower lips. The patient had a decreased vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) and a “wandering” acquired bite consistent with perpetual posturing of her mandible. She had partial primary dentition in her maxillary arch and used a removable prosthesis to replace the missing teeth at positions 8, 9, and 10. She had a full complement of primary mandibular teeth with stainless steel crowns on her anterior mandibular teeth (Figures 14-1 to 14-3).
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FIGURE 14-1 Short lower one-third of the face is consistent with a collapsed, inadequate vertical dimension of occlusion.
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B FIGURE 14-2 Maxillary and mandibular primary dentition with multiple restorations.
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Her panoramic radiographic examination revealed the presence of zones I and II bone in the maxilla and adequate mandibular bony volume. To plan treatment with an implant-supported prosthesis, it was paramount to establish the proper VDO, AP tooth position, and a stable and reproducible occlusion. To accomplish this goal, maxillary and mandibular overdentures were fabricated. Occlusal adjustments were made during the next 4 months to establish a reproducible occlusion (Figures 14-4 to 14-8).
FIGURE 14-4 The patient’s panoramic radiographic examination demonstrates a com plete absence of adult dentition.
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B FIGURE 14-5 Maxillary and mandibular overdentures are used to re-establish the patient’s vertical dimension of occlusion and anterior-posterior tooth position, and to establish a reproducible “adult” hinge axis.
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FIGURE 14-6 With the use of the overdentures, an increase in the height of the lower one-third of the face is observed, presenting a more balanced total facial height. Proper vertical dimension of occlusion and anterior-posterior tooth positioning allows for aestheti cally acceptable nasolabial and labiomental profiles.
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FIGURE 14-7 Anterior-posterior settling of the temporomandibular joints after 4 months of splint therapy and occlusal adjustment of the overdenture.
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Prior to planning treatment with implants, cone beam radiographic studies of the temporomandibular joints were completed. These studies demonstrated an absence of pathologic conditions in the joint and established a baseline study for comparison with future cone beam radiographic studies of the patient’s joint (Figure 14-9).
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Clear duplicated maxillary and mandibular dentures were made for systematic evaluation of an implant-supported prosthesis. Systematic pretreatment evaluation of the patient: 1. Presence of both maxillary and mandibular composite defects 2. Favorable hidden maxillary transition line 3. Final prosthetic design consistent with maxillary and mandibular profile prosthesis 4. Presence of zones I and II bone in the maxilla, indicating that the tilted implant treatment concept is appropriate for the maxilla and the mandible (Figures 14-10 to 14-12)
FIGURE 14-10 A composite defect is apparent when relat ing the cervical portion of the clear denture teeth to the patient’s alveolar crest. This finding indicates that fabrication of a final profile prosthesis for both the maxilla and the man dible is appropriate.
FIGURE 14-11 In animation, the soft tissue crest of the patient’s alveolus is not visible, indicating a hidden, and therefore favorable, transition line of the proposed profile prosthesis.
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A FIGURE 14-12  Maxillary and mandibular cone beam radiographic studies are consistent with narrow crestal alveolar width, which indicates the need for alveolectomies after removal of the maxillary and mandibular primary dentition.
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Treatment plan: Maxilla 1. Remove all existing maxillary primary dentition. 2. Perform alveolectomy to create a favorable width for implant placement. 3. Use the tilted implant treatment concept to establish adequate AP distribution. 4. Load immediately and convert the full maxillary denture to a provisional profile prosthesis. (Figures 14-13 to 14-17)
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FIGURE 14-13 An envelope flap is placed, all maxillary primary teeth are removed, and alveolectomies are performed to establish adequate width for placement of regular plat form NobelSpeedy implants.
FIGURE 14-14 After establishing the desired implant length using the 2-mm start drill, paralleling pins are placed to allow better visualization of the proposed implant sites in the anterior-posterior dimension and in the buccal-palatal dimension (especially the posterior tilted implants).
FIGURE 14-15 After implant placement with 40 Ncm inser tion torque, 30° multiunit abutments are placed on the pos terior tilted implants. For the anterior implants, temporary healing abutments are placed prior to indexing the positions of the implants with the intaglio surface of the denture.
FIGURE 14-16 After indexing the position of the implants, the denture is placed passively over the abutments. At this point, the decision is made to either use straight multiunit abutments or 17° multiunit abutments for the anterior maxil lary implants.
FIGURE 14-17 Completed maxillary provisional profile prosthesis.
CHAPTER 14 Case Presentations: Advanced Procedures Mandible 1. Remove all existing mandibular primary dentition. 2. Perform an alveolectomy to create a favorable width for implant placement. 3. Use the tilted implant treatment concept to establish adequate AP distribution. 4. Load immediately and convert the full mandibular denture to a provisional profile prosthesis. (Figures 14-18 to 14-26)
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FIGURE 14-19 The implants are placed using the tilted treatment concept. If 40 Ncm insertion torque is maintained, 30° multiunit abutments are secured to the posterior implants, bringing the platform of the tilted implants in line with the platform of the anterior axial implants.
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FIGURE 14-21 Completed maxillary and mandibular immediate-load prosthesis. The midline shift mimics the pre operative shift observed with the immediate overdentures.
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FIGURE 14-22 A panoramic radiograph taken immediately after surgery demonstrates a proper relationship between the tilted maxillary implants, the anterior maxillary wall, the tilted mandibular implants, the mental foramina, and the loop of the inferior alveolar nerve.
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FIGURE 14-23 Photographs taken 1 week after surgery demonstrate proper vertical dimension of occlusion, balanced facial thirds, an aesthetically acceptable smile line, and a hidden maxillary transition lone.
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FIGURE 14-24 Six months after removal of the teeth, an alveolectomy, and immediate loading of the maxilla and the mandible, the final metal-based profile prosthesis is com pleted with a favorable hidden transition line.
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FIGURE 14-25 Correction of the vertical dimension of occlusion and the mandibular midline is observed in the final profile prosthesis.
FIGURE 14-26 Final panoramic radiographic examination demonstrates complete seating of all abutments onto the implant platforms and seating of the maxillary and man dibular metal frameworks onto the abutments.
Ectodermal Dysplasia: The Zygoma and Tilted Treatment Concepts A 24-year-old healthy man presented with ectodermal dysplasia. The facial form indicated collapse of the nasolabial and labiomental angles. In the treatment planning phase, careful consideration must be given to the transition line of the final prosthesis. The intraoral presentation demonstrated partial maxillary and mandibular malformed teeth. A flat maxillary vault and advanced horizontal atrophy of the mandibular residual alveolus were also apparent. The patient maintained maxillary and mandibular removable partial dentures, which were not functional (Figures 14-27 to 14-31).
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FIGURE 14-28 Only four anterior maxillary “peg” incisor teeth and two mandibular canines are present.
FIGURE 14-29 A flat maxillary vault and shallow maxillary vestibule are evident.
FIGURE 14-30 Advanced horizontal atrophy of the residual mandibular alveolar ridge is observed.
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The patient’s panoramic radiographic examination demonstrated a prominent premaxilla and advanced resorption of the posterior maxillary alveolus. The mandible had moderate to advanced resorption in the vertical dimension with retained cuspids only. The presence of zone I bone only indicated that the zygoma treatment concept was appropriate for reconstruction of the maxillary dentition with a fixed profile prosthesis. The tilted implant concept may be considered for treatment of the mandible with a fixed, implant-supported prosthesis (Figure 14-32).
FIGURE 14-32 A prominent premaxilla with complete resorption of the posterior maxilla and advanced mandibular resorption is evident on the preoperative radiograph.
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FIGURE 14-33 An alveolectomy is recommended after the remaining teeth are removed and before the premaxillary implants are placed.
FIGURE 14-34 Placement of a single zygoma implant in zone III.
FIGURE 14-35 Placement of four mandibular implants using the tilted implant method.
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FIGURE 14-37 Completed immediate-load prosthesis.
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FIGURE 14-39 Clinical presentation of coinciding dental and facial midlines with proper maximum intercuspation.
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FIGURE 14-40 Immediate postoperative panoramic radio graph demonstrating complete seating of the abutments and temporary titanium cylinders onto the implants.
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CHAPTER 14 Case Presentations: Advanced Procedures After allowing 6 months for osseointegration, the final metal-based, fixed maxillary and mandibular prosthesis is fabricated. Establishment of proper VDO and AP tooth position allowed for more aesthetically acceptable facial features. The transition line of the maxillary profile prosthesis was hidden and the patient demonstrated full and aesthetically acceptable buccal corridors and smile line during animation. The final panoramic radiograph demonstrated complete seating of the final maxillary and mandibular metal-based profile prosthesis. The premaxillary implant in position 6, although immediately loaded and incorporated in the provisional immediate load prosthesis, was not incorporated into the final prosthesis at the discretion of the restorative dentist (Figures 14-41 to 14-43).
FIGURE 14-41 Dramatic improvement of the facial fea tures resulting from proper vertical dimension of occlusion and anterior-posterior tooth position in the final prosthesis.
FIGURE 14-42 Aesthetically acceptable smile line is dem onstrated during animation.
FIGURE 14-43 Final panoramic radiograph demonstrating complete seating of maxillary and mandibular components and frameworks. The decision was made by the restorative dentist not to incorporate the implant in the sixth position. (Courtesy Dr. Lambert Stumpel, Restorative Dentist.)
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Management of a Patient with a Cleft Palate A 70-year-old patient with a left unilateral complete lip and alveolar cleft presented with a nonserviceable maxillary partial denture. The exiting abutment teeth retaining the maxillary partial denture were not restorable, and removal of the patient’s maxillary teeth was planned. In anticipation of the patient’s probable inability to retain and function with a full maxillary denture and function with it, extractions of the abutment teeth and immediate implant placement with immediate loading were planned. The patient’s panoramic radiographic examination demonstrated limited zone I bone volume available for implant placement. The complete alveolar cleft in the left maxilla further limited the bone available for implant placement. The lateral reconstruction of the cone beam radiograph also demonstrated a lack of AP growth of the patient’s maxilla. The intraoral examination of the patient’s maxilla was consistent with a shallow palatal vault and buccal vestibule. The two remaining nonrestorable abutment teeth had copings designed to allow retention of the existing maxillary partial denture clasps. The patient had a full complement of mandibular teeth and maintained a reproducible centric occlusion against the maxillary partial denture (Figures 14-44 to 14-51).
FIGURE 14-44 A panoramic radiograph demonstrates zone I bone and limited zones II and III alveolar bone.
FIGURE 14-45 Three-dimensional, cone beam radio graphic reconstruction of the lateral cephalometric view demonstrated a lack of anterior-posterior maxillary develop ment, as is seen in patients with alveolar clefts. The patient’s maxillary skeletal relationship was a “pseudo class III” as it related to his mandible.
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FIGURE 14-46 Flat maxillary vault and shallow buccal ves tibule. Evidence of the alveolar cleft is seen at the junction of the left anterior-posterior maxilla.
FIGURE 14-47 The patient’s maxillary partial denture has a reproducible centric occlusion with apposing natural dentition.
FIGURE 14-48 Immediate postoperative panoramic radio graph. Two zygomatic implants and two premaxillary implants were placed using the conventional protocol for placement of the zygoma implant. It was difficult to negotiate a stable alveolar bone in the area of the left premaxilla cleft.
FIGURE 14-49 The patient’s full maxillary denture was immediately converted into a provisional immediate-load prosthesis.
FIGURE 14-50 Stable occlusion with group function was established immediately after conversion of the prosthesis.
FIGURE 14-51 Appropriate aesthetics of the provisional prosthesis and the hidden transition line is evident in the photo taken 1 week after surgery.
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Three months after placing and immediately loading four implants, the patient complained of a loose prosthesis. The prosthetic retaining screws (which were not loose) were removed, and the implant at position 11 was identified as mobile and removed. Anterior extension of the surgical field over the alveolar cleft site and into the limited bone mesial to the cleft site was investigated. A 10-mm NobelSpeedy implant was placed and the prosthesis was modified and delivered to the patient (Figures 14-52 to 14-56).
FIGURE 14-52 After removal of the provisional prosthesis at the 3-month postoperative appointment, the implant at position 11 is identified as mobile and removed.
FIGURE 14-53 The temporary titanium cylinder in position 11 needs to be removed.
FIGURE 14-54 A new axial implant is placed on the mesial side of the alveolar cleft.
FIGURE 14-55 Incorporation of the temporary titanium cylinder of the newly placed implant into the provisional prosthesis.
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B FIGURE 14-56 A panoramic radiograph demonstrates the failed implant at position 11, and the newly placed implant at position 10 (red arrow).
After 4 additional months, the newly placed implant at position 10 became loose and symptomatic, and was removed. Confirmation of osseointegration of the zygoma implants bilaterally and of the implant at position 8 was completed by reverse-torque testing. Placement of another axial anterior implant was not possible because of a lack of bony volume in areas 9 through 11. Leaving the patient with only three osseointegrated implants supporting a fixed profile prosthesis was not considered. Therefore, exploration into placement of an additional zygoma implant in the left body of the zygoma, which already housed a zygoma implant, was initiated (Figures 14-57 to 14-58).
FIGURE 14-57 After removal of the failed implant at position 10, the three remaining implants supported the profile prosthesis.
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FIGURE 14-58 Removal of the profile prosthesis reveals healed soft tissues of the left premaxilla and the lack of anterior support of the left half of the provisional profile prosthesis.
A cone beam radiograph revealed adequate volume and contour of remaining bone in the body of the left zygoma to attempt placement of a second zygoma implant (Figures 14-59 to 14-60).
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FIGURE 14-59 To plan placement of two zygomatic implants within the body of the os zygomaticus, a dry skull is used to demonstrate the “stacked” relationship of the apical portion of the zygomatic implants. Position 1 corresponds with the anterior zygoma implant in the cuspid area and position 2 corresponds with the posterior zygoma implant in the bicuspid area.
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FIGURE 14-60 Cone beam radiographic views show the availability of bone for place ment of a zygoma implant in position 1.
A local flap was established to expose the previous bony window, which was developed for placement of the initial zygoma implant. Osseointegration of the initial implant was confirmed by reverse-torque testing at 35 Ncm. Careful negotiation of the superior-medial aspect of the zygomatic bone was made with the placement of the zygomatic implant platform in positions 11 and 12. After a multiunit abutment was placed and torqued to 35 Ncm, the immediate-load prosthesis was modified to incorporate the temporary titanium cylinder of the newly placed zygomatic implant (Figures 14-61 to 14-64).
FIGURE 14-61 Direct visualization of the insertion path of the newly placed second zygoma implant.Isquissi musdae.
FIGURE 14-62 Placement of the multiunit abutment.
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FIGURE 14-63 Connection of a temporary titanium cylinder.
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FIGURE 14-65 A cone beam radiograph demonstrates the relationship of the two zygoma implants within the sinus.
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FIGURE 14-66 Three-dimensional reformatting of the cone beam radiograph demon strates the relationship at the apical portion of the two zygomatic implants.
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A FIGURE 14-67 The path of the zygomatic implants from the crest of the maxilla through the maxillary sinus and their termina tion in the body of the zygoma is clearly demonstrated in the cone beam radiograph. continued
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FIGURE 14-68 Immediate postoperative anterior-posterior cephalometric reformatted view using a cone beam radiograph to illustrate the apical “stacking” of two zygoma implants.
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Reverse torque text confirms osseointegration of the new zygomatic implant in position number 11 (Figures 14-70).
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FIGURE 14-71 Master cast in preparation for fabrication of the final prosthesis.
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FIGURE 14-74 Hidden transition line and an aesthetically acceptable smile during animation of the final profile prosthesis.
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FIGURE 14-75 Final panoramic radiograph. (Courtesy Dr. Paul Binor Prosthodontist.)
Failing Implants A 62-year-old woman presented with a history of having “press fit” implants placed 15 years earlier for support of a fixed maxillary and mandibular prosthesis. 7 years after implant placement, mandibular swelling and infection developed, which was managed with antibiotics and local debridement as needed. Eventual loss of several implants in the lower left quadrant occurred, however. At the time of examination, the patient presented with an inability to function with her mandibular partial denture, periodontally involved anterior mandibular teeth, and peri-implantitis associated with the implants in the mandibular right quadrant. The remaining maxillary fixed prosthesis was stable; moderate to advanced bone loss was associated with each implant, however, resulting in intermittent pain and swelling associated with peri-implantitis around each of the abutments. The patient’s initial priority was treatment of the mandibular arch (Figure 14-76).
FIGURE 14-76 Preoperative radiograph with failing implants and anterior mandibular dentition.
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CHAPTER 14 Case Presentations: Advanced Procedures Two years after treatment of the mandibular arch, the patient presented with continuous maxillary gingival pain with inflammation and drainage from the soft tissues around the abutments (Figure 14-78).
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CHAPTER 14 Case Presentations: Advanced Procedures Maxillary treatment plan 1. Trephine the existing failing implants. 2. Place immediate-load implants using the zygoma protocol. 3. Load the implants immediately with a profile prosthesis. 4. Fabricate a final metal-based profile prosthesis. (Figures 14-79 to 14-83)
FIGURE 14-79 Planning of the positions of the premaxil lary implants and the two posterior zygoma implants.
FIGURE 14-80 Planning of the provisional prosthesis sup ported by the four implants.
FIGURE 14-81 Exposure of the implants in the maxillary right quadrant. Direct visualization of the bony defect consistent with the radiographic findings and the clinical symptoms.
FIGURE 14-82 Immediate postoperative panoramic radio graph. The third premaxillary implant was placed because the implant in position 9 was seated with only 20 Ncm inser tion torque, which is inadequate for immediate loading. Therefore, implant 10 was placed with an insertion torque of 40 Ncm.
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The implants were allowed to osseointegrate for 6 months, at which time the provisional prosthesis was removed and the stability of the abutment screws and implants were confirmed by retorquing the abutment screws. The final prosthesis was then fabricated. The provisional prosthesis can be used until it is no longer functional, at which point one of the following treatment options may be chosen: 1. Fabricate an all-acrylic, laboratory-processed maxillary profile prosthesis. 2. Fabricate a metal framework final profile prosthesis. 3. Fabricate a titanium framework, Procera profile prosthesis. For this patient, a metal framework profile prosthesis was fabricated. (Figures 14-84 to 14-87)
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FIGURE 14-85 An occlusal splint may be fabricated as indicated after completion of the final prosthesis.
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B A FIGURE 14-87 Preoperative and postoperative clinical presentation of the patient’s smile.
Failing implant-supported maxillary overdenture A 47-year-old female presents with a 10-year history of utilizing an implant- supported maxillary overdenture. The existing implants have had an intermittent history of gingival irritation and purulent exudates, which have failed to respond to oral hygiene treatment as well as multiple regimens of antibiotic therapy. The intraoral examination is consistent with the presence of an implant-supported overdenture bar. Upon its detachment from the existing implants, drainage of purulence was evident around each implant platform (Figures 14-88 to 14-91).
FIGURE 14-88 Aesthetic smile line of an existing maxillary implant-supported overdenture.
FIGURE 14-89 Preoperative panoramic radiograph.
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FIGURE 14-90 Existing overdenture framework.
FIGURE 14-91 Evidence of peri-implantitis after removal of the metal overdenture bar.
Treatment planning: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Fabrication of a new full maxillary denture. Removal of all existing failing implants. Immediate placement of two premaxillary and two zygomatic implants. Immediate conversion of a full maxillary denture into a provisional profile prosthesis. 5. Final fabrication of a fixed, implant-supported profile prosthesis. (Figures 14-92 to 14-103)
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FIGURE 14-93 Trephining of the existing failing implants.
FIGURE 14-94 Existing overdenture, overdenture bar, and the trephined implants.
FIGURE 14-95 Residual defects after trephining of the implants.
FIGURE 14-96 Immediate placement of the zygomatic implants.
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FIGURE 14-99 Six months after implant placement, abutment level impression and the pouring of the maxillary soft tissue model is done.
FIGURE 14-100 Final metal-based profile prosthesis.
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C FIGURE 14-101 Bilateral group function of the final profile prosthesis. FIGURE 14-103 Final panoramic radiograph. (Courtesy Dr. Paul Binon, Prosthodontist.)